Meta-synthesis of qualitative research on the real experiences of medical staff's organizational silence behavior
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20240421-02215
- VernacularTitle:医护人员组织沉默行为真实体验质性研究的Meta整合
- Author:
Yonge GAO
1
;
Jiawei YANG
;
Wanhui YU
;
Jiao LUO
;
Rui LIU
;
Chunyu LI
;
Mengjiao CAO
;
Wei SHEN
Author Information
1. 山东中医药大学护理学院，济南 250355
- Keywords:
Nurses;
Medical staff;
Organizational silence;
Qualitative research;
Meta-synthesis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2024;30(32):4386-4392
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To synthesize the real experiences of medical staff's organizational silence behavior.Methods:A systematic search was conducted in databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, EBSCO, ProQuest, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, VIP, and China Biology Medicine disc, collecting qualitative studies on medical staff's experiences related to organizational silence behavior. The search period covered the establishment of the databases until June 2024. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute's qualitative research quality evaluation standards, and results were integrated using an aggregative synthesis approach.Results:A total of 10 studies were included, with 65 findings summarized into 11 new categories, which were further synthesized into four overarching conclusions: organizational silence is complex, with respect and concern coexisting, many factors contribute to organizational silence, medical staff experience negative emotions as a result of organizational silence, there is a desire for recognition and support.Conclusions:The experience of organizational silence behavior among medical staff is complex. Managers should focus on this issue, encourage individuals to voice their concerns, provide diverse support mechanisms, and enhance positive experiences to reduce the prevalence of organizational silence.
